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Dirty decal, cant clean with soap and water

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by galxyus1, Sep 2, 2023.

  1. Sep 2, 2023 at 12:34 PM
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    galxyus1

    galxyus1 [OP] Member

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    Dirty decal on one side looks filthy and no matter what I can't seem to clean it. I haven't tried any solvents just soap and water out of fear of ruining it. Any tips on how to clean?

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  2. Sep 2, 2023 at 12:50 PM
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    EL DUDE

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    I have to laugh, it’s meant to be cleaned with soap lol

    these aren’t delicate vehicles, the decal is tougher than your clear coat. Use some soap and water, solvents and a microfiber rag on it.
    if it doesn’t come clean as you like, have new decals put on. Easy peasy.
     
  3. Sep 2, 2023 at 1:12 PM
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    galxyus1

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    I did use soap and water, even rubbed the heck out of it, didn't come clean. Only solvents we're avoided as I've stripped paint before with acetone and especially ethanol purposely.
     
  4. Sep 2, 2023 at 1:16 PM
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    Is that an aftermarket decal?
     
  5. Sep 2, 2023 at 1:28 PM
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    galxyus1

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    Original factory decal
     
  6. Sep 2, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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    Like mentioned before, try rubbing alcohol. Simply replace it if it doesn’t work. It’s not going to break the bank. It looks more sun faded than stained.
     
  7. Sep 2, 2023 at 2:34 PM
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    Crap.. maybe order a new one
     
  8. Sep 2, 2023 at 2:45 PM
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    mtip

    mtip Go Outside & Play!!!

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    galxyus1

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    I just tried alcohol and goo gone, unfortunately nothing worked. The closer I look I can see it is indeed sun damage...
     
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    Captqc

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    Doesn’t look like dirt in the picture. Chances are it’s damaged in some way. If rubbing alcohol doesn’t work then it probably just needs to go away.
     
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  11. Sep 2, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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    galxyus1

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    Anyone have recommended Decal vendors? Looks like I'm gonna have to get this thing off
     
  12. Sep 3, 2023 at 4:42 AM
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